Yes, you need a permit to own a crocodile or alligator in nearly every US state, and many states ban private ownership outright. There is no single federal ban, but the Endangered Species Act, CITES Appendix I and II listings, and the Lacey Act all apply. Florida allows some pet permits; California, New York, and Colorado do not.
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